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Thursday 24 April marks the first anniversary of the collapse of Rana Plaza, when 1,138 people lost their lives and 2,000 more were injured as the unsafe building collapsed

Health and safety failings to blame for library assistant’s chronic back pain

Figures released by the Office for National Statistics show that days lost due to sickness absence fell in 2013

This legislation was a landmark after years of UNISON campaigning for safer procedures to combat the risks of sharps (needlestick) injuries. UNISON head of health and […]

UNISON asks mobile workers to send experiences of needing access to toilets for health and safety campaign.

Health and Safety Executive refuses to publish report into contamination at Welsh school

UNISON launches Safety in Numbers campaign to increase the number of safety reps.

It’s International Workers’ Memorial Day on 28 April, but what relevance does this have to you as an equalities or LGBT activist, or to LGBT members?

UNISON welcomes decision and says government should do the same

You may be asked to find out information from your branch and employer in advance.    Accreditation Six credits at Open […]

Learn about the health and safety issues around work equipment

Learn about the health and safety issues around personal protective equipment.

Learn about the health and safety issues around manual handling

Learn about the health and safety issues with display screen equipment.

Attacks on health and safety are a smokescreen for wider economic problems, says UNISON